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btmj · April 6, 2013, 11:05 PM

Since I got some good advice in this thread, I wanted to let folks know that I have made some improvements.

First thing, I got prescription shooting glasses that allow my head to be positioned properly. My old glasses had small lenses, and I ended up looking over the top of the lens while shooting prone, unless I cranked my neck into an uncomfortable/unnatural position. New glasses solved that problem.

Second thing, I realized my elbows were too splayed out, and I needed to get them closer together .

Third thing, I realized I could not effectively shoot prone if I had just eaten two eggs, 4 pieces of bacon, two pancakes, fried potatoes, a pear, an orange, 3 prunes, and a half a pot of coffee... this should have been obvious, but I have a habit of eating a large breakfast on Saturdays and skipping lunch... but prone shooting is best done with an empty stomach and bladder...

Thanks again to all... my scores have greatly improved.

Jim.

April 6, 2013, 11:05 PM	#12
btmj Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2011 Location: Near St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 864	Since I got some good advice in this thread, I wanted to let folks know that I have made some improvements. First thing, I got prescription shooting glasses that allow my head to be positioned properly. My old glasses had small lenses, and I ended up looking over the top of the lens while shooting prone, unless I cranked my neck into an uncomfortable/unnatural position. New glasses solved that problem. Second thing, I realized my elbows were too splayed out, and I needed to get them closer together . Third thing, I realized I could not effectively shoot prone if I had just eaten two eggs, 4 pieces of bacon, two pancakes, fried potatoes, a pear, an orange, 3 prunes, and a half a pot of coffee... this should have been obvious, but I have a habit of eating a large breakfast on Saturdays and skipping lunch... but prone shooting is best done with an empty stomach and bladder... Thanks again to all... my scores have greatly improved. Jim.